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IndLinux.org announced the launch of IndLinux Milan v0.37, a Hindi interface to Gnome, the graphical user interface (GUI) of the GNU/Linux operating system. The software is available as a free download from the Web site www.indlinux.org.

With IndLinux Milan v0.37 installed, those who can read and write Hindi can now use computers in their own language.

In such a large exhibition which you just cant cover completely without having sore feet, Linux is playing its role too. But you literally have to go and look for it with a microscope. That what I did and what I found were some interesting products. There were several appliances and products on display. Most of them run either Linux or FreeBSD which isn´t very promintent unless you go and ask the vendor, which operating system does this run. There were also a few PDAs which were also running Linux but didn´t see any desktops. Here is a list of Linux products or Linux based products at Cebit.

At Linux Expo in London this week, companies are showing off the latest additions to the open source arsenal, including tools designed to step up software development and software to make Linux more attractive for high-end servers and workstations. In the meantime, Linux has grown in the last year into a serious competitor for Microsoft's Windows operating system, according to industry experts.

Since Linux is an independent happening - no company or sole entity owns what is essentially a continually growing resource, free for all humanity - this tangle of information can be confusing. But don't fret and don't be discouraged. First, understand that no matter what your skill level, you're not alone. And remember, help is always available.

Developed by the Simputer Trust - a non-profit organization comprising individuals from the software industry in Bangalore, the Simputer runs on an Intel processor, has 32 MB RAM, 24 MB Flash memory and a 320x240 LCD screen. The operating system is of course Linux!